Best Rockhounding in Lincoln County, OR (17 Spots)

Standouts in Lincoln County

Hand-picked spots in Lincoln County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Agate Beach
Public
Lincoln County
Agate Beach is named for the agates found along the Newport and Yaquina Head shoreline, and Oregon Sea Grant notes that winter storms expose the gravel beds that supply beach agates.
Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Chalcedony
Top pick
Beach Area Yachats
Public
Lincoln County
The Yachats beach area sits on Oregon's central coast, where storm-reworked gravel can expose agate, chalcedony, jasper, and related beach material.
Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Moonstone

Spots in Lincoln County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Agate BeachNorthwest Cherokee Lane	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.6651, -124.0594	Public
Beach Area NewportSouthwest Arbor Drive	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.5935, -124.0680	Public
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean Road	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Moonstone Geode	44.3067, -124.1045	Public
Beverly Beach State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	44.7293, -124.0567	Public
D River Wayside State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.9672, -124.0169	Public
Fogarty State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.8398, -124.0514	Public
Gleneden BeachWesler Street	Agate Jasper Fossils	44.8758, -124.0379	Public
Holly BeachNorthwest Sunahama Place	Agate Jasper	44.4642, -124.0805	Public
Moolack BeachOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Fossils	44.7022, -124.0614	Public
Nelscott BeachSouthwest Coast Avenue	Agate Jasper Fossils	44.9595, -124.0210	Public
Ona State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	44.5214, -124.0732	Public
Otter Rock & Devils Punch Bowl State Park1st Street	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	44.7463, -124.0623	Public
Roads End State ParkNorthwest Logan Road	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	45.0090, -124.0082	Public
Seal Rock State Recreation SiteOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	44.4966, -124.0832	Public
Siletz Bay Park - Taft BeachOregon Coast Highway	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.9264, -124.0142	Public
Smelt Sands State ParkCoolidge Lane	Agate Jasper	44.3225, -124.1061	Public
Yachats Ocean Road State ParkYachats Ocean Road	Agate Jasper	44.3070, -124.1033	Public

Neighboring counties in Oregon

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lincoln County. A natural extension if Lincoln County is already on your trip plan.

Lincoln County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lincoln County, Oregon?+

RockHoundR tracks 17 rockhounding spots in Lincoln County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lincoln County?+

Spots in Lincoln County most often produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lincoln County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Oregon

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